Estimator

Randstad CPE; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in Reading is seeking Estimators to manage tenders worth between £30 and £150 million. The ideal candidate will have experience in larger regional contracting and D&B projects, alongside strong attention to detail and organizational skills. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and extensive opportunities for development and advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working options

Full training and development packages

Pension

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience working for a Tier 1 or larger regional contractor.
• Proven track record on schemes above £10 million.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent work practices.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target clients that suit the company profile.
• Take ownership of the tender and carry out full analysis.
• Produce bills of quantities for each element of the works.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Experience with D&B projects

Ability to identify risks

Negotiation skills

Job description

Estimators required for a Tier 1 contractor based in Reading, Berkshire. The company are one of the most successfully privately owned profitable contractors in the country and their Southern operations are based from their office near Reading and turnover in excess of £1 billion a year.

They target schemes between £30 and £150 million on frameworks and repeat business opportunities with long term clients and will also identify and target single stage regen and development schemes up to £150 million - typical schemes are large schools and multi phased education schemes, student accommodation, PRS developments, high rise office and resi schemes, distribution hubs and large multi use retail and leisure developments - a really wide and diverse range of projects to work on.

The role includes identifying and targeting clients and projects that suit the company's profile. You will take ownership of the tender, carry out full analysis, produce bill pf quantities for each element of the works. send out, manage and chase enquiries with supply chain, identify both risks and opportunities, work with the design and commercial teams to produce the best available bid. Deal directly with the client and other specialist representatives.

You will ideally have worked for a tier 1 or larger regional contractor on schemes above £10 million and have experience of both D&B projects and framework negotiations, be able to demonstrate excellent work practices, attention to detail, organisational skills as well as the ability to identify opportunities and potential issues.

They are looking for experienced Estimators as well as senior staff as part of their controlled growth and development and now is a brilliant time to join the business. They offer a competitive salary and package, hybrid working options, full training and bespoke development packages and the opportunities for advancement are unlimited - they regularly recognise, reward and promote the best internal talent.

Please call Paul Bebbington for more information on this role - (phone number removed).

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Job Info

Job Title:

Company:

Location:

£80000 - £90000 Per annum Work from Home Pension Healthcare

Posted:

Aug 14th 2025

Closes:

Sep 14th 2025

Sector:

Construction

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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